CHRISTMAS
PARTY WAS A GREAT SUCCESS
The Historical
Aircraft Squadron teamed up with the Fairfield Co. Pilots Association,
and the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) Chapter 443 to hold a
combined Christmas Dinner at our hangar. Everyone agreed that this was a
good idea that should continue in the years to come.
Ed
Gillespie was the guest speaker. Ed entered into the world of flying
at the age of 12 and went on to become a Naval Aviator. He eventually
became a test pilot for North American Aviation and then with North
American Rockwell as well as Rockwell International. His adventures
are legendary. There are quite literally thousands of stories within
his years that are spellbinding. However Ed decided to tell one of his
other stories.
Ed went
on to keep the audience attention with the little unknown side of his
career by telling his Sailing adventures. The main focus was his trip
to sail a boat with a friend across the North Atlantic. They departed
from New York City and ended up on the Siene River in Paris, France
after nearly loosing the ship in a monster storm. The trip celebrated
the 50th anniversary of Lindberg’s flight. It was a fascinating
story.
FEEDBACK
ON THE CHRISTMAS PARTY
All the
feedback we got about the Christmas party was very positive.
(of course, you realize, any complaint means you're on the spot for next
years party).
The food was outstanding and I'm sure none of the 92 attendees went away
hungry. Our speaker, Mr. Gillespie was very entertaining. Now let's see!
"What Was It. Oh yes, The Whale!"
Barb and I want to thank everyone who helped make the party a success,
especially Larry and Stella, Craig who roasted two large turkeys and
Lowell and Carolyn Fisher who made the punch.
Our thanks to those who donated door prizes, especially Fairfield Air
Ventures for donating a helicopter ride, won by Tom Carroll, a member of
H.A.S.
Thanks
to H.A.S. for the hangar and the effort to reposition all the
aircraft. The fast set up and clean up by everyone was appreciated.
I intend
to poll all three organizations to see if they want to go for it again
in 2006. It seems that most individuals I talked to are in favor of
the threesome.
One more
thank you, to my wife Barb who put in a lot of hours on my behalf. Tom
Palmer
ED
GILLESPIE SPOKE AT THE CHRISTMAS PARTY
Ed
Gillespie, test pilot and lifetime adventurer spoke at the Christmas
party and shared his story of sailing across the Atlantic in a small
sail boat to celebrate Lindburgs 50th anniversary flight. He sailed
from New York City to Paris. The trip was full of hazards and
challenges that only someone like Ed could have met successfully. Ed’s
career is filled with so many unusual adventures that one could fill volumes
of books on his life. We hope to hear more about this life and it’s
many adventures.
THE EDITORS
NOTES
from
Bob DeLay
Congratulations to our new president / Wayne Swisher. Wayne
has extensive experience with the squadron leadership and
will undoubtedly bring new and exciting energies to the
group. Let’s all pitch in and make this a great two years
with him.
Also the
board has appointed Speedy Gonzales as Vice President for a
two year term. Good luck to you Speedy. Barbara Semour will
serve at the Secretary/Treasurer.
Board
members are: Bruce Cook, Tom Carroll, Warren Roberts, Wayne
Swisher, Speedy Gonzales.
Museum
Curators are Don Bell and Dick Debevoise.
Final paper
work is being reviewed by the FAA for airworthiness of the
A-26 so that we can get it into the air for it’s maiden
post restoration flight.
Branson
Rutherford still serves as the crew chief. Primary members
of the crew are: Jim Baldwin, Tom Palmer, Harold Carpenter,
Roger Marshall, Jim Belshe, JimRidgway, Ralph Woolever,
Royce Woolever, Mike Lorenzi, and Don Bell.
Together
they have over 1300 man hours. The project was started May
of 1998.
We are all
looking forward to the year ahead.
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Texas Poker
February 3rd and 4th
(tentative schedule-call to confirm)
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Stop by on Wednesdays and
Saturday for volunteer work
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SPRING IS NOT TOO FAR OFF
for planning our events so stop by at the membership meetings
to see what is going on.
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MEMBER OF YEAR IS STEVE EVANS.
Congratulations Steve.
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February
12, 1912
Frank Coffyn took automatic aerial motion pictures from a
seaplane over New York harbor.
February 15, 1953
A Northwest Airlines Stratocruiser claimed a 15 hour 10
minute flying time transpacific commercial record for a
Tokyo-Seattle flight.
February 24, 1914
All pusher airplanes were condemned by an Army board
meeting at the Signal Aviation School, San Diego. The action
was taken because of the large number of accidents and deaths
in planes of this type..
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